Penguins activate Evgeni Malkin from injured reserve

Beau Bennett re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Reigning NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin returned to the Penguins' lineup Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets.

Malkin missed the past nine games with a shoulder injury. He centered a line alongside Brenden Morrow and James Neal against the Jets.

To make room on the 23-man roster for Malkin, the Penguins re-assigned rookie forward Beau Bennett to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Bennett did not have to clear waivers before being sent down.

The Penguins also recalled goalie Jeff Zatkoff, who backed up Tomas Voukoun on Thursday night.

Starter Marc-Andre Fleury left after the second period of the Penguins' 1-0 victory over Montreal on Tuesday night. After sitting out practice Wednesday, Fleury returned Thursday and said he would be a game-time decision.

Bylsma said Voukoun was scheduled to start in goal against the Jets, even before Fleury was injured.

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